digital currency

Digital currency is a type of currency available in digital form. It exhibits properties similar to physical currencies, but can allow for instantaneous transactions and borderless transfer-of-ownership. Examples include virtual currencies, cryptocurrencies, and central bank digital currency.

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EU Central Bank Says Crypto Isn’t Currency
EU Central Bank Says Crypto Isn’t Currency
July 10, 2019  |  Cryptocurrency

The European Central Bank (ECB) opened up about cryptocurrency and said it wouldn’t recognize it as an actual currency, according to reports. The bank also said...

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Fed’s Powell Shares Libra Concerns With US Lawmakers
Fed’s Powell Shares Libra Concerns With US Lawmakers
July 10, 2019  |  Facebook

The Chairman of the Federal Reserve Jerome Powell spoke to a congressional committee on Wednesday (July 10) about the organization’s concerns with Facebook’s proposed cryptocurrency...

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Visa Invests In Crypto Storage Innovator Anchorage
Visa Invests In Crypto Storage Innovator Anchorage
July 10, 2019  |  Investments

In its second known investment in a cryptocurrency startup, Visa has reportedly invested millions in the crypto storage company Anchorage. The payments firm co-led the...

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Libra Currency Could Pose Tax Challenges
Libra Currency Could Pose Tax Challenges
July 01, 2019  |  Cryptocurrency

With the idea of pegging Libra’s value to a basket of international currencies, Facebook’s proposed cryptocurrency would bring tax challenges to European users, per tax...

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Bitcoin Daily: Haiti Home To Blockchain Surge; Fraudsters Use Fake Crown Prince Story To Steal Users’ Bitcoin
Bitcoin Daily: Haiti Home To Blockchain Surge; Fraudsters Use Fake Crown Prince Story To Steal...
July 01, 2019  |  Bitcoin

Haiti has seen a blockchain boom. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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tZERO Debuts Cryptocurrency App
tZERO Debuts Cryptocurrency App
June 27, 2019  |  Cryptocurrency

To serve investors who want to participate in the digital currency market, Overstock.com subsidiary tZERO has rolled out a digital wallet as well as an...

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Fed Plans To Take A Close Look At Facebook’s Crypto
Fed Plans To Take A Close Look At Facebook’s Crypto
June 26, 2019  |  Facebook

The U.S. Federal Reserve plans to hold Facebook’s cryptocurrency, Libra, to high standards when it comes to consumer protection and regulation. Get the Full Story...

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JPMC To Test Crypto Coin By Year-End
JPMC To Test Crypto Coin By Year-End
June 25, 2019  |  Cryptocurrency

JPMorgan plans to test its proposed cryptocurrency, the JPM Coin, by the end of the year, according to reports. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Facebook Crypto To Face Scrutiny By European Central Bankers
Facebook Crypto To Face Scrutiny By European Central Bankers
June 21, 2019  |  Cryptocurrency

While Facebook is aiming to have its Libra crypto power transactions and provide access to financial services to those without bank accounts, European central bankers...

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